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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.33, 1,094.70 and 532.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.33, 1,094.70 and 532.18 is: 797.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.33 : 1,094.70 = 532.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.33/1,094.70 = 532.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.33x = 1,094.70 × 532.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.33x = 582,577.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,577.45/730.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.69

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